A COGNITANT RESPONSE TO HOSPITAL PRESSURES: PERSONALISING HOSPITAL DISCHARGE INFORMATION FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
There are intense NHS pressures to improve inpatient flow. This requires efficient discharge processes. Patients from deprived backgrounds are at greater risk at discharge, with increased readmission and mortality. Increased hospital pressures will exacerbate risks for deprived populations. These populations are less able to access post-discharge support.
Cognitant are a global, award-winning company delivering bespoke locally co-produced health information. They have a delivery track record across NHS organisations, including underserved populations. With financial support from NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board we will coproduce and implement supported discharge information for the 20% most deprived medical patients discharged from UHCW, reducing readmission and increasing post discharge support, enabled by robust digital inclusion activities.